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66 & Buddy!

13 days
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 40
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dallas

    You'll arrive in Dallas and check into your hotel. Later this evening, head down to the hotel bar where you'll meet your guide, driver, and the rest of the group for welcome drinks to start things off.

    Start point
    Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 2400 Aviation Dr, Grapevine, Texas 76051, United States (Dallas Fort Worth Airport, 18:00 - 20:00)
  2. Day 2

    Grapevine

    This morning your guide takes you through downtown Dallas before you explore Dealey Plaza and the 6th Floor Museum at your own pace. After lunch, you'll have free time in downtown, then head out to Downtown Grapevine in the evening to check out the local scene.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Self-guided tour of Dealey Plaza
    • Self-guided tour of 6th Floor Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure time exploring downtown Dallas
    Landmarks
    Dealey Plaza
    6th Floor Museum
  3. Day 3

    Dallas to Lubbock

    You're heading to Lubbock, Texas today, where Buddy Holly made his mark. Stop for lunch in Abilene and watch for photo opportunities along the drive. Once you reach Lubbock, check in and head out to catch some entertainment in Downtown Lubbock later.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Abilene for lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Photo opportunities in Abilene
    Landmarks
    Abilene
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  4. Day 4

    Lubbock

    Spend your morning learning about Buddy Holly's life and music. You'll visit The Buddy Holly Center, West Texas Wall of Fame, and several other sites connected to him. By evening, you'll have dinner and catch some local entertainment.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit The Buddy Holly Center
    • Visit West Texas Wall of Fame
    • Visit other Buddy Holly sites
    Landmarks
    The Buddy Holly Center
    West Texas Wall of Fame
  5. Day 5

    Lubbock to Amarillo

    After breakfast, travel to Clovis, New Mexico. First stop is Waymore's in Littlefield, where Waylon Jennings got his start. Then you'll see the Norman Petty Recording Studio where Buddy Holly laid down some of his hits. Continue down Route 66 and end the day in Amarillo with dinner and nightlife.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Waymore's in Littlefield
    • Private visit to Norman Petty Recording Studio
    Landmarks
    Norman Petty Recording Studio
    Waymore's
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Amarillo to Oklahoma City

    Following breakfast, you'll spend time at Cadillac Ranch getting creative with spray paint on those iconic cars. Then it's a drive along Route 66 to Oklahoma City with a few stops along the way. Once there, you'll take a leisurely tour of OKC and spend time exploring Bricktown.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cadillac Ranch
    • Leisurely driving tour of Oklahoma City

    Optional Activities

    • Stops along Route 66
    Landmarks
    Cadillac Ranch
    Bricktown
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  7. Day 7

    Oklahoma City

    After eating breakfast, you'll visit the National Memorial, check out The Cowboy Museum, and walk around OKC's Riverwalk. Later in the evening, there's entertainment downtown on the agenda.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Memorial
    • Visit The Cowboy Museum
    • Visit OKC's Riverwalk
    Landmarks
    National Memorial
    The Cowboy Museum
    OKC's Riverwalk
  8. Day 8

    Oklahoma City to Tulsa

    You're heading up Route 66 to Tulsa after breakfast. Once there, tour the downtown Art Deco District, visit the Bob Dylan Center and the refurbished Church Studio (famous from Leon Russell's time there). The night is yours for going out on the town.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour of downtown Art Deco District
    • Visit Bob Dylan Center
    • Visit Church Studio
    Landmarks
    Bob Dylan Center
    Church Studio
  9. Day 9

    Tulsa

    After breakfast, drive through Osage Country to Pawhuska, where the 'Pioneer Woman' Ree Drummond is from. Visit her Mercantile, look for buffalo around the area, and walk around this charming town. You'll head back to Tulsa for nightlife.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Mercantile in Pawhuska
    • Explore Pawhuska

    Optional Activities

    • Look for buffalo
    Landmarks
    Pawhuska
  10. Day 10

    Tulsa to Fort Worth

    Say goodbye to Tulsa after breakfast and head toward Fort Worth. Stop at the Chickasaw Cultural Center to learn about Native American history, grab lunch at Blake Shelton's Ole Red in Tishomingo, and check out Blake's mom's gift shop and the Dawg Pound before heading back to Texas.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Blake Shelton's Ole Red)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chickasaw Cultural Center
    • Lunch at Blake Shelton's Ole Red

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Blake's mom's gift shop
    • Visit the Dawg Pound
    Landmarks
    Chickasaw Cultural Center
    Blake Shelton's Ole Red
  11. Day 11

    Dallas

    Visit the famous Southfork Ranch, home of the Ewing Family from the TV show 'Dallas'. Then head into downtown Dallas to see the 6th Floor Museum, Dealey Plaza, and other JFK-related sites. Later, you'll head to Billy Bob's for entertainment at the world's largest honky tonk.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Southfork Ranch
    • Visit 6th Floor Museum
    • Visit Dealey Plaza
    • Visit JFK sites
    Landmarks
    Southfork Ranch
    6th Floor Museum
    Dealey Plaza
    Billy Bob's
  12. Day 12

    Fort Worth - Grapevine

    You'll spend the day at Fort Worth's Stockyards watching a cattle drive, shopping for western wear, and exploring the area. This evening, visit Historic Main Street in Grapevine and have your final group dinner together to wrap up the tour.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final group dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fort Worth's Stockyards
    • See cattle drive
    • Visit western wear shops
    • Visit Historic Main Street in Grapevine
    Landmarks
    Fort Worth Stockyards
    Historic Main Street
  13. Day 13

    Grapevine to Airport

    After a leisurely breakfast, your 66 & Buddy Tour ends today. You'll head to the airport for your return flights to the UK or continue on to your next destination.

    End point
    Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 2400 Aviation Dr, Grapevine, Texas 76051, United States (Dallas Fort Worth Airport, 10:00 - 11:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • 66 & Buddy! reviewer 1
    January 5th, 2020
    5.0
    I've been to a lot of places in the South with Travelling Time and always had a great time so the chance to visit...
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    Fort Worth Stock Yards entrance with street view.Neon sign with text 'Buddy Holly' and a guitar.Group of people posing in front of a line of covered vehicles with graffiti.
    Traveled in October 2019
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    Cheers Tony, hope we see you really soon on yet another Travelling Time Tour. Have you seen our Tunes of Glory Tour? Be great if you could make that one!
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  • Y
    November 23rd, 2019
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    Had the most wonderful time on this tour. Experienced cities and towns that we will never see again in West Texas and...
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    Traveled in November 2019
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    Thanks for your review Yvonne...I am so glad you enjoyed yourselves. We are really looking forward to seeing you again next year on our new tour "Tunes of Glory"!
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    July 6th, 2019
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    Went on Mountains Moonshine & Music City with Travelling Time last year and we are booked to go on 66 & Buddy next...
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    July 5th, 2019
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    In my lengthy experience Travelling Time have come up with the best music themed holidays to the USA. I have now been...
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    Thanks Lee...it's always a pleasure to have you join us! Here's to the next time! Lynda
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